Maharashtra MCA Admission 2024: Final Merit List (Out), Dates, Registration, Eligibility

Puja Ravi

Updated On: August 12, 2024 04:33 PM

Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the MAH MCA Final Merit List on July 29, 2024.
Maharashtra MCA Admission 2024

Maharashtra MCA Admission 2024: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the Maharashtra MCA Final Merit List on July 29, 2024.

If you are aspiring to pursue a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) in Maharashtra, it is essential to be well-informed about the admission process. Maharashtra MCA Admission 2024 is an important gateway for candidates looking to secure a seat in reputed MCA programs offered by universities and colleges in the state. In this article, we will provide you with valuable insights into the Maharashtra MCA Admission 2024.

We will also guide you through the official website where you can find detailed information about the application process, eligibility criteria, and the documents required for a successful application. By reading this article, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Maharashtra MCA Admission 2024 and be well-equipped to embark on your journey towards a rewarding MCA program.

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Maharashtra MCA Admission 2024 Dates

Theofficial schedule for Maharashtra MCA admission 2024 is as follows:-

Events Dates
Online Registration & Document Upload Start Date July 6, 2024
Last Date for Online Registration July 21, 2024
MAH MCA CET 2024 Provisional Merit List July 24, 2024
Grievances Redressal July 24-27, 2024
MHT CET 2024 Final Merit List July 29, 2024

Maharashtra Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2024

The Centralised Admission Process (CAP) in Maharashtra for the year 2024 is a standardized procedure for admissions to various professional courses offered by Unaided Private Professional Educational Institutions, Government, Government Aided, and University Departments. The CAP process ensures a fair and transparent admission system based on merit and eligibility criteria. Here is an overview of the CAP process in Maharashtra for 2024:

  1. Online Application Form: Candidates seeking admission to First Year Computer Applications should fill out the Online Application Form. There are two categories of candidates:

a. CET Candidates: Candidates who qualify for admission based on the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the Competent Authority need to apply online without paying any application fee.

b. Non-CET Candidates: Candidates who qualify for admission based on National Level Examinations approved by Maharashtra State, except the CET conducted by the Competent Authority, should apply online and pay the required application fee as specified in the Information Brochure.

  1. Application Fee: The application fee varies for different courses and categories of candidates. The fees are paid online, and the details of the fee structure can be found in the Information Brochure.

  2. Facilitation Centers: The Competent Authority designates Facilitation Centers where candidates can go to fill out the Online Application Form and upload the required documents. Alternatively, candidates can also fill out the form and upload documents from any computer connected to the internet.

  3. Document Verification: Candidates must visit the designated Facilitation Centers for document verification. It is mandatory to produce all original documents in support of the claims made in the application form. Once the application form is confirmed, no changes can be made by the candidate.

  4. Display of Merit Lists: Provisional and Final Merit Lists of eligible candidates are displayed on the website. Candidates can submit grievances, if any, within the specified period. However, no documents will be accepted to substantiate the claims made in the application form after the scheduled dates.

  5. Seat Matrix: The Competent Authority publishes the Category Wise Seats (Seat Matrix) available for each CAP Round. This information includes details about institutes, courses offered, sanctioned intake, and the number of seats available for each category.

  6. Online Option Form: Candidates must fill and confirm the Online Option Form, indicating their preferences for courses and institutions before each CAP Round. The choices should be ranked in decreasing order of preference. Once confirmed, the Option Form cannot be changed.

  7. Provisional Allotment: The Competent Authority displays the Provisional Allotment for each CAP Round, indicating the allotted institute and course.

  8. Reporting and Admission: Candidates who receive an allotment must report and accept the offered seat at the Admission Reporting Centre (ARC) within the specified schedule. After reporting to the ARC, candidates should report to the allotted institute for further admission procedures.

Maharashtra MCA Admission 2024: Eligibility Criteria

Here is a table summarizing the eligibility criteria for Maharashtra MCA admissions 2024:

Category

Eligibility Criteria

Maharashtra State Candidature

Indian National - Graduation degree with at least 50% marks (45% for Reserved Categories, Economically Weaker Section, and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State)- Non-zero positive score in MAH-MCA-CET 2024

All India Candidature

Indian National- Graduation degree with at least 50% marks (45% for Reserved Categories, Economically Weaker Section, and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State)- Non-zero positive score in MAH-MCA-CET 2024

Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Candidature

Indian National- Graduation degree with at least 50% marks (45% for Reserved Categories, Economically Weaker Section, and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State)- Non-zero positive score in MAH-MCA-CET 2024

Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant Candidature

Indian National- Graduation degree with at least 50% marks (45% for Reserved Categories, Economically Weaker Section, and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State)- Non-zero positive score in MAH-MCA-CET 2024

NRI/OCI/PIO, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries, and Foreign National Candidature

Graduation degree with at least 50% marks- Any other criterion declared by the appropriate authority

Second Year (Lateral Entry) Admission - Maharashtra State Candidature Candidates and All India Candidature Candidates

Indian National- B.Tech / B.E. (CSE/IT) with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for Reserved Categories, Economically Weaker Section, and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State) Any other criterion declared by the appropriate authority

Maharashtra MCA Admission 2024: Reservation Criteria

Here is a table summarizing the reservation criteria for Maharashtra MCA admissions 2024:

Reservation Category

Percentage of Seats Reserved

Scheduled Castes (SC)

13.0%

Schedule Tribes (ST)

7.0%

Vimukta Jati (VJ)/De Notified Tribes (DT) (NT-A)

3.0%

Nomadic Tribes 1 (NT-B)

2.5%

Nomadic Tribes 2 (NT-C)

3.5%

Nomadic Tribes 3 (NT-D)

2.0%

Other Backward Classes (OBC)

19.0%

Persons with Disability (PWD)

5%

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

10%

Orphan Candidates

1%

Documents required for Maharashtra MCA Admission 2024

The documents specified below need to be uploaded and candidates will have to bring the original documents to the reporting centers for verification.

Type of Candidate

Attested true copies of documents to be attached along with the Application Form for Admission

All Candidates

1. SSC (Std. X) mark sheet.2. HSC/Diploma3. Qualifying Examination mark sheet.4. CET mark sheet/ Score Card, if required.5. School Leaving Certificate, if required to substantiate claim.6. Certificate of the Indian Nationality of the candidate.

Type– A Candidates

Domicile/Birth/Leaving certificate of candidate Indicating place of Birth in the State of Maharashtra.

Type– B Candidates

Domicile certificate of candidate/father/mother of candidate indicating that he/she is domiciled in the State of Maharashtra.

Type– C Candidates

Certificate from the employer in the proforma – A stating that the father/mother of the candidate who is a Central Government/Government of India undertaking employee is presently posted in Maharashtra.

Type– D Candidates

Certificate from the employer in the proforma – B stating that the father/mother of the candidate is a Maharashtra State Government/Maharashtra State Government undertaking employee. Or Undertaking along with documentary evidence from the retired employee stating the place of settlement.

Type-E Candidates (Maharashtra Karnataka border area Candidates)

1. Certificate stating that candidate belongs to the border area in proforma – G1.2. A certificate stating that the mother tongue of the candidate is Marathi in proforma – G2

Backward class Candidates belonging to SC/ST

1. Caste certificate.2. Caste/Tribe validity certificate

Backward class Candidates belonging to VJ/DT-NT(A)/NT(B)/NT(C)/NT(D)/O.B.C/SBC

1. Caste certificate.2. Caste validity certificate.3. Non-creamy layer certificate valid up to 31st March 2024.

Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Candidate

In addition to the documents mentioned above, the Eligibility Certificate for Economically Weaker Section Proforma – V valid for 2023-24

Orphan candidate

In addition to the documents mentioned above, Orphan Certificate Proforma – U

Persons with Disability Candidates

1. Certificate in the proforma.2. Domicile certificate of the candidate.

Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Migrant and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant Candidates

Refer to specific certificates mentioned for different categories in the provided information.

Foreign nationals / Foreign Students

Refer to specific certificates mentioned for different categories in the provided information.

Persons of Indian Origin

Refer to specific certificates mentioned for different categories in the provided information.

Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries

Refer to specific certificates mentioned for different categories in the provided information.

Non-Resident Indian (NRI)

Refer to specific certificates mentioned for different categories in the provided information.

Minority Candidates

1. Declaration of the Candidate for the respective Linguistic / Religious Minority Community or Leaving Certificate having information about Religion / Mother tongue as given in Proforma – O.2. Domicile Certificate of Candidate/Documents specified for Type A Candidates

TFWS candidates

Income certificate stating that his/her parent’s annual income is less than Rs. 8 Lakh from all sources issued by the appropriate competent authority of Maharashtra State.

Sponsored Candidates

Sponsorship Certificate Proforma – P and Proforma

MAH MCA CET Top Colleges

Before applying for a specific programme, colleges, and universities under MAH MCA CET 2024 must be checked by the candidates. Candidates can take a look at the MAH MCA CET college list mentioned below.

MAH MCA CET Contact Details

In case of any queries related to examination or admission procedures, candidates can reach out to the exam conducting body with the help of the contact details mentioned below.

MAH MCA CET 2024 Contact Information

Address

305, Government Polytechnic Building,49 Kherwadi, Ali Yawar Jung Marg, Bandra (E), Mumbai - 400 051(M.S.)

Phone

022 – 2647 6034 / 2647 6037 / 26473719

Email

maharashtra.cetcell@gmail.com

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FAQs

Is Mathematics compulsory for MCA admission?

Candidates must have graduated with a degree in computer applications, computer science, or a similarly related discipline and have earned at least 50% of their UG marks to be eligible for admission into the MCA programmes. One compulsory subject for Class 12 is Mathematics, which all candidates must have.

 

Does 12th marks matter in MCA?

Yes. A lot of companies during campus placements come with the criteria that the candidates must have 60% or above throughout the academics which includes 10th,12th,graduation, post graduation. But there are many more companies that come without any criteria.

How to get a free seat in MCA?

There is not any kind of free seat for MCA but in some colleges charge low fees while some charge high fees. To apply for MCA, candidates must have qualified graduation in BCA or equivalent from a recognized board . Candidates must have acquired a minimum aggregate of 60% in the qualifying examination.

 

Which entrance exam is best for MCA?

Some of the popular entrance examinations which are conducted for admissions into MCA courses are NIMCET, OJEE, MAH MCA CET, Karnataka PGCET, BIT MCA Entrance Exam, TANCET, MAKAUT CET, APICET, TSICET etc.

Can I get admission in MCA without CET?

​Yes. Candidates can enroll directly in the MCA programme across numerous institutions which offer direct admission into this program. Admissions are based on merit and require applicants to meet the requirements for admission specified by the particular universities.

How does the admission process conclude under MAH MCA CET?

Once the candidates accept the allotted seat, they are required to visit the allotted institute for document verification and thereafter complete all other admission formalities including payment of admission fees.

 

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